Suppose that the osmotic potential of a system is -55 MPa. The system is under tension, and the pressure potential exerted on the system is -40 MPa. The matric potential is -80 MPa. What is the overall water potential of the system?
A) ‒175 MPa
B) ‒135 MPa
C) +15 MPa
D) +175 MPa

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The overall water potential is the sum of the osmotic potential, pressure potential, and matric potential. Therefore, the overall water potential of the system is -55 MPa + (-40 MPa) + (-80 MPa) = -175 MPa.

Suppose That the Osmotic Potential of a System Is -55